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At ISC West 2023 in booth # 10037, i-PRO Co., Ltd., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will showcase multiple new products, including new multi-sensor and PTZ cameras, new analytics capabilities, new features in its MonitorCast access control solution, and more. Active Guard AI-powered analytics Attendees will be able to experience live, in-depth demos of i-PRO’s Active Guard AI-powered analytics working on popular VMS platforms such a...

AlgoSec, a global cybersecurity pioneer in securing application connectivity, announced the release of its latest product version A32.50. AlgoSec A32.50 provides a powerful solution for organisations to secure application connectivity in their hybrid and multi-cloud estate. With A32.50, organisations obtain granular visibility and discovery of applications, enabling identification and risk analysis in multi-cloud environments and on-premises. key benefits of AlgoSec A32.50 The key benefits th...

As the UK hits another recession, more and more people are struggling to pay for food, heating and water. According to Google trends, searches for ‘food banks near me’ have risen 7000% since last Christmas and ‘help with heating’ searches have risen by 880%. People are clearly struggling - but what does this mean for crime rates? Motor vehicle theft Glenn Amato, Managing Director at ADT UK&I Subscriber, comments: “Recession and violent crime do not go hand in...

From reassessing cybersecurity measures which were put in place during the pandemic and understanding how to recover from a cyberattack, to revised legislation, Distology highlights the biggest trends which will impact the cybersecurity space in 2023. Recent research from the specialist IT cybersecurity distributor found that more than a third (36%) of IT leaders believe that attacks becoming more sophisticated and targeted in nature will be the biggest disrupter of the cybersecurity sphere ove...

The SANS Institute announces the appointment of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) founder and former head Ciaran Martin, CB, as Director of SANS CISO Network and Summits EMEA. Respected as a pioneer among public authorities for cybersecurity, Martin is able to offer SANS and its global community a unique perspective on successfully managing global cyber threats at a national level. Facilitating further preparedness As Director of the SANS CISO Network and Summits in...

Comments by Dan Davies, CTO at Maintel, "The cyberattack on 14 different schools acts as an example of the severity of what can happen if systems are not secure, since sensitive information about pupils has now been leaked online. Other schools across the UK should take heed and ensure the correct tools are in place to reduce the risk of a cyberattack." He adds, "Cyber criminals are continuously probing and looking for weaknesses; it only takes a single vulnerability to gain access. Therefore,...

Following a well-established relationship that started just over 12 years ago, The Supreme Court renews its contract with Carlisle Support Services by three years with an option to extend by an additional two. Carlisle supports the final court of appeal in the United Kingdom with varied security services ranging from search to CCTV monitoring and customer service. The support service provider also acts as a security adviser to the 12 Justices that make up the current Supreme Court. Long-term p...

Egnyte, the secure platform for content collaboration and governance, recently announced it will be providing early-stage life sciences innovators complimentary access to their award-winning Egnyte for Life Sciences platform. This offer is designed to accelerate “time to the patient” for life sciences innovators and will give companies a full year of access to Egnyte’s platform to help them scale and optimise their business, collaborate across their partner ecosystems, and man...

Hanwha Techwin, a pioneer in video surveillance products and solutions, announces a strategic partnership with NXGEN Technology AG, a Swiss-based start-up that focuses on scalable alarm and event management. In particular, the partnership will benefit monitoring stations where real-time event management and alerts are critical. Benefit monitoring stations Hanwha and NXGEN are already working together on several installations across Europe With the security landscape becoming ever more comple...

Keiron Holyome, Vice President (VP) of UKI, Middle East and Africa at BlackBerry said, "The education sector continues to be an attractive target for cybercrime." He adds, "As we have seen again by the latest attack from Vice Society on both US and UK schools, criminals are increasingly attracted by stores of sensitive student data, as well as financial information, parent and investor details, and, too often, a lack of attention to and investment in cybersecurity." Cybersecurity investments...

14 UK schools have fallen victim to a major cyber-attack, resulting in confidential documents, including children’s passport scans and staff contracts, being leaked. The data was originally stolen in 2022, with hacking group Vice Society thought to be involved, but has now been leaked online after schools failed to pay the ransom demands set out. Malicious cyber-criminals The documents contained data such as children’s SEN information, staff contract details, including the headmas...

The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) flagship event, the British Security Awards, is to move to a new venue and date for 2023. The awards, now in its 26th year, will take place on Wednesday, 21 June, a week earlier than previous years, at the iconic Grand Connaught Rooms, Covent Garden London. After last year’s sell out event at the London Marriott Grosvenor Square, it was decided to move to a bigger venue as the awards continues its growth into one of the major events...

ADT Commercial, a security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire and life safety services in the U.S., unveils its new EvoGuard intelligent autonomous guarding solutions brand at CES 2023 in Las Vegas. EvoGuard by ADT Commercial is a new suite of intelligent autonomous guarding solutions and services aimed at helping to cost-effectively enhance corporate security programs, while responding to high turnover rates and ongoing labour shortages in the guarding market. Corpor...

Hanwha Techwin previews the top 5 video surveillance trends for 2023, focusing on cutting-edge technologies including AI, computing at the edge, and the convergence of the IoT. It also explains why cybersecurity and the responsible use of technology will become increasingly important. 1) The use of AI is evolving To date, traditional video applications have called on AI to reduce false alarms and allow the forensic search of video based on object attributes. However, AI centred on metada...

ESA is pleased to announce its new VP of Advocacy and Public Affairs, Jake Braunger. With prior experience on the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Advocacy Team and many political campaigns throughout the country, Jake is eager to advocate and educate ESA members about legislation that will benefit the electronic security and life safety industry. “Many legislators aren’t aware of the details and challenges of our industry, which means you as security professionals...

Chubb Fire & Security (‘Chubb’) is pleased to announce that, since the appointment of Andrew White as Chief Executive Officer earlier this year, it has significantly strengthened its Executive Leadership Team (‘ELT’) with a number of senior hires and internal promotions. The ELT has been established to provide greater levels of oversight to Chubb’s global sales and operational activity and to maintain its focus on its three key pillars of people, process and po...

Matrix is all set to participate in the 24th Edition of Intersec, happening in Dubai. At this prestigious event, Matrix will put forth its comprehensive range of security products and solutions from the domains of IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance. In the domain of Telecom, Matrix will bring forth its business-class communication products and solutions. Security and telecom solutions Matrix invests in technological advancements to resolve customer concerns and prioriti...

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions announced it has acquired Janam Technologies, a provider of handheld mobile computers and readers. The acquisition increases HID’s presence and relevance as a provider of smart credential issuance and reader solutions. “We welcome Janam to the HID family and look forward to leveraging their mobile reader technology to improve the event experience for millions of spectators around the world," said Björn Lidefelt, EVP and Head of HID,...

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, now permits integrators to configure PDK access control systems to accept cards featuring any format, bit rate, and facility code. Using the Pdk.io interface, users with integrator-level permissions can configure system settings to work with cards from any manufacturer or define their own custom credential formats. They may also assign facility codes to individual users. Security system administrators This f...

The Security Executive Council has released its yearly engagement and impact numbers, showcasing the breadth of the SEC’s positive influence on the security industry. In 2022, SEC subject matter experts and faculty delivered value to 146 client companies. Many of their engagements are with repeat clients who appreciate the SEC's Collective Knowledge approach and ongoing support that extends beyond the completion of each project. Tier 1 community members, who enjoy a special level of advis...

Quanika will make its first Intersec appearance on 17-19 January, demonstrating its next-generation silo-free security and site management software, including seamless integration with best-in-class video, access, and audio tech from Axis Communications. Enterprise access control Quanika will be on Axis Communications’ stand S1-G14 showcasing its Enterprise access control and VisitorPoint visitor management software seamlessly integrated with Axis’s complete range of software and h...

Alarm.com announces at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) the launch of the Water Dragon™, a new whole-home water protection solution that’s always on guard against potential leaks and unexpected water usage. The Water Dragon, which integrates with Alarm.com powered home security systems, is a single compact device that uses ultrasonic technology to detect and promptly alert homeowners about water issues before they become major problems. Homeowners can also use the Alarm.com...

Asia Pacific subsidiary ICD Security Solutions has renamed to Convergint across the region, further reinforcing the company’s overall commitment to globalisation and unity. ICD was acquired by Convergint in 2013 and has since operated as a global team, aligning closely with Convergint while retaining its original name. Efficient services and solutions  As Convergint embraces continued global expansion, this official renaming signifies the unity between the APAC region and the rest o...

DNAKE, an industry-pioneering and trusted manufacturer and innovator of IP video intercom and solutions, was listed in the Top 20 China Security Overseas Brands ranking by A&S magazine, a globally renowned comprehensive security industry platform. As one of the most-read and long-running security media in the world, A&S magazine keeps updating versatile, professional, and in-depth editorial coverage of industry development and market trends in physical security and IoT. Video intercom...

Matrix joined hands with their channel partner Onyx Electrotech and participated in the recently concluded SSSA Business Expo’22 organised by the Saurashtra Security and Surveillance Association. In the two-day long event, Matrix put forth its wide-ranging products and solutions in the domains of IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance alongside its set of established Telecom products.  Video surveillance systems IP Video Surveillance has become the top priority...

Secutech Vietnam is taking the opportunity to attract more fire safety and security industry players from the north of the country by moving to the Friendship Cultural Palace in the capital city, Hanoi for its 2023 edition. Benefiting from strong official links with local authorities, the upcoming fair will cooperate with the Vietnam Fire Department and the Ministry of Public Security to celebrate the 61st Anniversary of the Traditional Day of the People’s Police Force during the three-da...

Aratek recently announced the launch of the Marshall 8 biometric tablet, the latest in the revolutionary Marshall line of biometric terminals designed for various authentication and identification applications. 8-inch Display ‍The Marshall 8 is a rugged biometric tablet with a larger 8-inch 1280 x 800 display designed for even greater usability. “Bigger is better,” said Samuel Wu, Aratek’s VP for International Business Development. “We engineered the Marshall 8 to...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the acquisition of CDS Integrated Security Systems and Gem Security Services, a Welsh-born pioneer systems integrator delivering Intelligent Business Protection solutions. The acquisition will further strengthen Johnson Controls’ range of innovative and interconnected electronic security solutions designed to protect people, property and assets around the clock. Over the past 37 years, CDS Integrated Se...

2022 has been a year full of development and innovation for Dahua. As a world-leading video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, Dahua has launched various upgrades to its existing product portfolio as well as an artillery of new products and solutions that address specific needs/problems in society. Safety risks detection and response With key technologies such as AIoT, big data, and software, Dahua solutions enable families and businesses to detect and respond to safety and security r...

With frostier weather and icy mornings afoot, there is a significant increase in illness, falls and hospitalisations among the elderly. Recent studies have shown that the proportion of patients admitted during winter months has increased substantially. Many patients are hospitalised for longer periods of time, resulting in hospitals having less flexibility to manage the demand for hospital beds. As staff shortages and a planned ambulance service strike plague an already strained NHS, winter hos...